QuiltingLee

anyone else have to use a towel on their kitchen table to press their quilt blocks? lol i feel so weird. hopefully im getting an ironing board today. we're going to good will

amma

I have used a table, counter top, the carpet, tv tray LOL what ever works :wink: :D:D:D

sueisallaboutquilts

Me too Amma!! My husband uses the ironing board LOL

lilithcat

I use 2 blue jean legs and a tea towel when I want to work in another room. I also have one of those old heat mats that works great. Metal on top with some sort of insulation and cardboard backing. My grandmothers used them way back when but I only see them at yard sales now. They make great portable ironing boards.

bigsister63

You can easily make a small pressing pad. Take 2 peices muslin cut to any size usually 14-16" square. Put a piece of batting and thermo brite insulation fabric between layers. turn under edges and stitch. Makes nice pressing pad for blocks. the thermo brite stuff can be gotten at Joann's for about $4 yd without coupon.

sewgull

Found inexpensive, but strudy, ironing board at Target.

littlehud

I have a cutting mat that has an ironing surface on the flip side. That's what I use.

mommamac

I use a towel on my granite island - takes less space & works well for blocks - not so great for husbands shirts though!

Cyn

The heat from too much ironing can unstick the old timey counter tops! Learned from experience :(

gale

I took a tv tray and stapled batting to it, then made a cover for it. Like a mini ironing board.